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Educational Programs

Cross-Cultural Connection, Inc. carries on the tradition of the work of Ray Blue, L.C.S.W, musician, educator and experienced Clinical and Educational Social Worker. He has developed educational programs that are available for classrooms In elementary, high school and university settings, community institutions and festivals. A diverse team of music professionals perform and facilitate programs, which have been presented in the United States, Europe, South Africa, Zambia, Finland, Tanzania and China:

Artist-in-Residence Programs
Band and Ensemble Development
Jazz Master Classes
The Art of Listening
Empowerment/Anti-Bullying
Diversity and Effective Communication
Music Marketing

For more information about C.C.C. Educational Programs please contact Ray Blue at cccjazzinfo@gmail.com or 646.319.8008.

C.C.C. Scholarship Program

Cross-Cultural Connection, Inc. is committed to cultivating the next generation of jazz musicians. We believe that Jazz is America’s folk music, and that the culture and heritage of jazz, and the lessons it can teach us, are valuable for young people and should be supported and nurtured. C.C.C. raises money through donations and fundraising events for a scholarship fund to help young musicians to pursue opportunities to advance their careers as professional jazz musicians. Each year scholarships are presented to students whom are chosen by the board of directors to receive an award.

Past recipients include:

Patrick O'Grady, 2015
Sean McQuaid, 2015-2017
Darren Moore, 2016
Benjamin Haight, 2016-2022
Christopher Polloni, 2018-2022
Richard Contreras, 2018-2022
Lyle Rivera, 2020-2022
Dylan Ellrodt, 2020-2022
Grace Gonoud, 2021-2022
Ryan Finnigan, 2021-2022

For more information about the C.C.C. Scholarship fund or to make a contribution, please contact Ray Blue at cccjazzinfo@gmail.com or 646.319.8008

To make a tax-deductible donation, please send a check to:

Cross-Cultural Connection, Inc.

107 Armstrong Avenue

Peekskill, New York 10566

or donate online:

Educational Programs

C.C.C. Scholarship Program

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